Office of the City Manager

Scott Robider - City Manager

Office of the City Manager:

The Office of the City Manager is made up of the City Manager and his staff and is responsible for the executive management of the highly diverse operations of the City. The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor/City Council and serves as Garden City's Chief Executive Officer. As such, the City Manager provides leadership, vision, and direction to City Service Areas, implements City Council policy, and works with the Mayor/City Council and administrative staff to craft strategic and financial planning objectives.

The City Manager also serves in a highly visible capacity as an ambassador for the community and to other governmental agencies. Duties include:

• Oversees the day-to-day functions of the City
• Supervises eight city departments and their personnel
• Presents information and recommendations to enable the Mayor/City Council to make decisions on matters of policy
• Responds promptly and positively to all inquires and requests of citizens
• Disseminates information regarding City activity
• Provides input on regional and state issues which affect the City of Garden City
• Maintains a sound fiscal position for the City through the preparation of the annual budget
• Provides continuous monitoring of financial conditions of the City